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This firmware update adds Audible® audio content support and improves the functionality of your PlaysForSure® enabled Zen™ Micro player.

It also adds PlaysForSure and Audible support to Zen Micro players currently without PlaysForSure firmware.

IMPORTANT:

• Be sure to back up all the audio and data files on your Zen Micro before installing this firmware update as all content will be lost when you install the new firmware. After installing the firmware, use Windows Media® Player 10 to restore audio and/or data files to your player.
• This firmware will currently ONLY work on Windows XP or Windows XP Professional x64.
• Installation of this firmware may take up to 5 minutes, and your device may reboot a number of times during installation.
• Software updates are required if you want to use any currently installed applications like Creative MediaSource™, Zen Media Explorer, or other track management tools with your player.

Enhancements:

• Supports the playback of Audible Type 2, 3 and 4 tracks
  Important:
• To transfer Audible audio content, you must have AudibleManager® version 4.00 or later installed
• Improves battery life by reducing the Standby mode duration to 4 hours.
  Your player goes into Standby mode when either Sleep Timer or Idle Shutdown is enabled.
• Improves your player's compatibility with online music subscription services
• Adds Russian language support

Fix:

• Displays the "No tracks in Music Library" message properly when your player's language is not set to English

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 1 or 2, or Windows XP Professional x64
• Windows Media Player 10 installed on your computer
• Available USB port (version 1.1 or higher)
• For non-PlaysForSure players only: Creative Zen Micro drivers, available from the Installation CD or the Internet
• Creative Zen Micro player

PlaysForSure devices enable you to:

• Enjoy seamless support with any computer running Windows Media Player 10 and Windows XP with Service Pack 1 or 2 or Windows XP x64 - no drivers or software needed
• Drag-and-drop songs or files to your player through Windows Explorer
• Use Auto Sync and Windows Media Player 10 playlist support
• Use future subscription-based online music services

PlaysForSure-enabled devices may:

• reduce the maximum number of media files because of additional memory requirements.

Notes:

• To install this firmware update, do the following:
1. Download the ZenMicroP4S_PCFW_L16_2_21_02.exe file into your local hard disk.
2. Connect the player to your computer.
3. Double-click the firmware upgrade file and follow the instructions on the screen.
• If a dialog box appears, telling you that an application is interfering with the update process, do the following:
1. Launch Creative MediaSource Player/Organizer.
2. Click Tools -> Settings.
3. Click the Detector tab.
4. In the Device(s) to Detect window, make sure that the Enable Detector checkbox is not selected.
5. Restart your computer.
6. Install the firmware update again.
• To skip sections within an Audible track:
1. From the Now Playing screen, firmly tap the Vertical Touch Pad.
2. Move your thumb up and down the Vertical Touch Pad to select a section to skip to.
3. Firmly tap the Vertical Touch Pad to skip to the selected section.
• You can download AudibleManager from www.audible.com/software.

This firmware update enhances your Zen™ Touch player with PlaysForSure™ functionality.

PlaysForSure devices enable you to:

• Use subscription-based online music services
• Enjoy seamless support with any computer running Microsoft® Windows Media® Player 10 or 11 and Windows® XP - no drivers or software needed
• Use the drag-and-drop method to transfer songs or files to your player through Windows Explorer
• Use the Sync feature in Windows Media Player 10 or 11 to synchronize your player with your music library and playlists.

IMPORTANT:

• This firmware update permanently replaces your player's current firmware. Your player's firmware cannot be reverted to version 1.xx.xx once this update is installed.
• When upgrading the firmware, ONLY use computers running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) with Windows Media Player 10.
• Be sure to back up all the audio and data files on your Zen Touch before installing this firmware update as all content will be lost when you install the new firmware. After installing the PlaysForSure firmware, use Windows Media Player 10 or 11 to restore audio and/or data files to your player.
• Software updates are required if you want to use any currently installed applications like Creative MediaSource™, NOMAD® Explorer, or other track management tools with your player after installing this firmware.
• Installation of this firmware may take up to five minutes, and your device may restart a number of times during installation.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable from your player or computer during installation.
• Be sure to fully charge your player before updating the firmware.

This download contains an improved version of the firmware originally found on your Zen MicroPhoto.

Fixes:

• Improved support for Japanese and Brazilian-Portuguese languages
• Displays correct text on the Now Playing screen when Japanese language is selected
• Improved PlaysForSure™ performance when transferring multiple files.

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2
• Windows Media Player 10
• USB 1.1 port (USB 2.0 recommended for faster transfers)
• Creative Zen MicroPhoto

Notes:

• To install this firmware update
1. Download the ZenMicroPhotoP4S_PCFW_LB_1_20_01.exe file into your local hard disk.
2. Connect your player to your computer.
3. Double-click the firmware update file and follow the instructions on the screen.

This package is for Creative NOMAD® Jukebox Zen™ Xtra players with PlaysForSure® firmware (version 2.10.03 and above) installed.

IMPORTANT: Install this package after installing the PlaysForSure firmware (version 2.10.03 and above) on your player. To check your player's firmware version number, see 'Notes' below.

This package includes the following applications:

Zen Xtra Media Explorer (for PlaysForSure devices) 1.40.03
Zen Xtra Media Explorer makes it easy to manage music tracks and data files in your player.

Sync Manager (version 5.10.10)
Sync Manager synchronizes music tracks in your computer with your player.

Import Wizard (version 5.10.10)
Transfer music tracks to your player in an instant with Import Wizard. You can transfer individual tracks or entire folders from your computer, and use the intelligent Advanced Tagging function to fill in track information.

CD Ripping Wizard (version 5.00.12)
Use CD Ripping Wizard to quickly rip music tracks from your audio CDs and transfer them to your Zen Xtra.

Creative MediaSource Plugin for PlaysForSure devices (version 1.30.10)
The plugin enables you to organize, transfer and manage music tracks in your player, using Creative MediaSource™ Organizer.

Requirements

• Microsoft Windows® XP or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Creative NOMAD Jukebox Zen Xtra with PlaysForSure firmware (2.10.03 and above) installed
• Creative MediaSource version 3.20.79 or above. To check your version of Creative MediaSource, see ‘Notes' below.

Notes

• To check your player's firmware version number:
1. Press and hold the Power button to turn on your player (if necessary).
2. Select Settings -> About... in the main menu.
   The firmware version number is displayed under the Version heading.
• To check your Creative MediaSource version number:
1. Launch Creative MediaSource.
2. Click Help on the menu bar.
3. Select the About Creative MediaSource option.
   The version number is displayed in the dialog box that appears.

This firmware update enhances your Zen Xtra player with PlaysForSure™ functionality.

PlaysForSure devices enable you to:

• Use subscription-based online music services
• Enjoy seamless support with any computer running Microsoft® Windows Media® Player 10 or 11 and Windows® XP - no drivers or software needed
• Use the drag-and-drop method to transfer songs or files to your player through Windows Explorer
• Use the Sync feature in Windows Media Player 10 or 11 to synchronize your player with your music library and playlists.

IMPORTANT:

• This firmware update permanently replaces your player's current firmware. Your player's firmware cannot be reverted to its original once this update is installed.
• This firmware upgrade enables playback of subscription music service content on the Zen Xtra, but may reduce the total number of files that the player can store. The actual results will vary depending on content specifications, and the result may be more evident in players with larger capacity.
• When upgrading the firmware, ONLY use computers running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) with Windows Media Player 10.
• Be sure to back up all the audio and data files on your Zen Xtra before installing this firmware update as all content will be lost when you install the new firmware. After installing the PlaysForSure firmware, use Windows Media Player 10 or 11 to restore audio and/or data files to your player.
• Software updates are required if you want to use any currently installed applications like Creative MediaSource™, NOMAD® Explorer, or other track management tools with your player after installing this firmware.
• Installation of this firmware may take up to five minutes, and your device may restart a number of times during installation.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable from your player or computer during installation.
• Be sure to fully charge your player before updating the firmware.

This package is for Creative Zen™ Touch players with PlaysForSure® firmware (version 2.10.05, 2.10.05e and above) installed.

IMPORTANT: Install this package after installing the PlaysForSure firmware (version 2.10.05, 2.10.05e and above) on your player. To check your player's firmware version number, see 'Notes' below.

This package includes the following applications:

Zen Touch Media Explorer (for PlaysForSure devices) 1.30.04
Zen Touch Media Explorer makes it easy to manage music tracks and data files in your player.

Sync Manager (version 5.10.10)
Sync Manager synchronizes music tracks in your computer with your player.

Import Wizard (version 5.10.10)
Transfer music tracks to your player in an instant with Import Wizard. You can transfer individual tracks or entire folders from your computer, and use the intelligent Advanced Tagging function to fill in track information.

CD Ripping Wizard (version 5.00.12)
Use CD Ripping Wizard to quickly rip music tracks from your audio CDs and transfer them to your Zen Touch.

Creative MediaSource Plugin for PlaysForSure devices (version 1.30.10)
The plugin enables you to organize, transfer and manage music tracks in your player, using Creative MediaSource™ Organizer.

Requirements

• Microsoft® Windows® XP or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Creative Zen Touch with PlaysForSure firmware (version 2.10.05, 2.10.05e and above) installed
• Creative MediaSource version 3.20.79 or above. To check your version of Creative MediaSource, see ‘Notes' below.

Notes

• To check your player's firmware version number:
1. Press and hold the Power button to turn on your player (if necessary).
2. Select Information in the main menu.
   The firmware version number is displayed under the Version heading.
• To check your Creative MediaSource version number:
1. Launch Creative MediaSource.
2. Click Help on the menu bar.
3. Select the About Creative MediaSource option.
   The version number is displayed in the dialog box that appears.

NOTE: For complete Thai Unicode character display support, you must also install firmware version 1.03.02, 1.03.02e or above on your Creative Zen® Nano Plus player.

This pack includes:

• Creative Zen Nano Plus Media Explorer (version 2.00.01)
  Creative Zen Nano Plus Media Explorer makes it easy to manage music tracks and data files in your player.
• Creative Audio CD Ripper (version 1.60.10)
  Creative Audio CD Ripper helps you rip music tracks from an audio CD and transfer them to your player.
• Creative MediaSource™ Zen Nano Plugin (version 1.00.07)
  Creative MediaSource Zen Nano Plugin enables you to organize, transfer and manage music tracks in your player using Creative MediaSource Organizer.

Features or Enhancements:

• Ensures proper display of Thai language ID3 tag information on your player

Requirements:

• Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 98 Second Edition
• Creative Zen Nano Plus player
• For installation of Creative MediaSource Zen Nano Plugin: Creative MediaSource version 3.20.57 or above. To check your version of Creative MediaSource, see 'Notes' below.

Notes:

• To check your Creative MediaSource version, do the following:
1. Launch Creative MediaSource.
2. Click Help on the menu bar.
3. Click the About Creative MediaSource option.
   The dialog box displays the version.
4. Click the OK button.
• To install the software pack, do the following:
1. Download the software pack file into your local hard disk.
2. Connect your player to your computer.
3. Double-click the software pack file.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.
5. When prompted, restart your computer.

This firmware update enhances your Zen Sleek with:

• PlaysForSure™ functionality
• Audible® audio content playback capabilities

PlaysForSure devices enable you to:

• Use subscription-based online music services
• Enjoy seamless support with any computer running Microsoft® Windows Media® Player 10 and Windows® XP - no drivers or software needed
• Use the drag-and-drop method to transfer songs or files to your player through Windows Explorer
• Use Auto Sync in Windows Media Player 10 to synchronize your player with your music library and playlists

IMPORTANT:

• This firmware update is only for Creative Zen Sleek players that are used with Windows XP Service Pack 1 or 2 (SP1 or SP2) and Windows Media Player 10.
• Be sure to back up all the audio and data files on your Zen Sleek before installing this firmware update as all content will be lost when you install the new firmware. After installing the PlaysForSure firmware, use Windows Media Player 10 to restore audio and/or data files to your player.
• Software updates are required if you want to use any currently installed applications like Creative MediaSource™, Zen Media Explorer, or other track management tools with your player after installing this firmware.
• Installation of this firmware may take up to five minutes, and your device may restart a number of times during installation.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable from your player or computer during installation.
• Be sure to fully charge your player before updating the firmware.

Added Features or Enhancements:

• Supports the playback of Audible tracks. Important: To transfer Audible content, you must have the latest version of AudibleManager® installed.

Requirements:

• Windows XP SP1 or SP2
• Windows Media Player 10
• Latest version of AudibleManager for Audible audio content playback
• Creative Zen Sleek player

Notes:

• PlaysForSure devices may reduce the maximum number of media files your player can support due to additional memory requirements.
• To install this firmware update
1. Download the ZenSleekP4S_PCFW_LB_2_01_03.exe file into your local hard disk.
2. Connect your player to your computer.
3. Double-click the firmware update file and follow the instructions on the screen.
• While updating your player's firmware, you may be informed that an application is preventing the firmware update. Should this occur,
1. Start Creative MediaSource.
2. On the menu bar, click Tools -> Settings.
3. Click the Detector tab.
4. Click the Enable Detector checkbox to uncheck it.
5. Restart your computer.
6. Try updating the firmware again.

This package is for Creative Zen™ Sleek players with PlaysForSure® firmware (version 2.01.03 or 2.01.03e and above) installed.

IMPORTANT: Install this package after installing the PlaysForSure firmware (version 2.01.03 or 2.01.03e and above) on your player. To check your player's firmware version number, see 'Notes' below.

This package includes the following applications:

Zen Sleek Media Explorer (for PlaysForSure devices) (version 1.20.12)
Zen Sleek Media Explorer makes it easy to manage music tracks and data files in your player.

Sync Manager (version 5.10.07)
Sync Manager synchronizes music tracks in your computer with your player. It also updates your player with Calendar, Tasks and Contacts information from Microsoft® Outlook® or Microsoft Outlook Express.

Import Wizard (version 1.60.13)
Transfer music tracks to your player in an instant with Import Wizard. You can transfer individual tracks or entire folders from your computer, and use the intelligent Advanced Tagging function to fill in track information.

CD Ripping Wizard (version 1.60.10)
Use CD Ripping Wizard to quickly rip music tracks from your audio CDs and transfer them to your Zen Sleek.

Creative MediaSource Plugin for PlaysForSure devices (version 1.30.06)
The plugin enables you to organize, transfer and manage music tracks in your player, using Creative MediaSource™ Organizer.

Requirements

• Microsoft Windows® XP
• Creative Zen Sleek with PlaysForSure firmware (version 2.01.03 or 2.01.03e and above) installed
• Creative MediaSource version 3.10.09 or above. To check your version of Creative MediaSource, see ‘Notes' below.

Notes

• To check your player's firmware version number:
1. Press and hold the Power button to turn on your player (if necessary).
2. Select System -> Information in the main menu.
   The firmware version number is displayed under the Version heading.
• To check your Creative MediaSource version number:
1. Launch Creative MediaSource.
2. Click Help on the menu bar.
3. Select the About Creative MediaSource option.
   The version number is displayed in the dialog box that appears.

This web update enables you to enjoy new and improved features for your Zen Micro player.

This web update package includes the following applications:

• Zen Micro Media Explorer (version 4.00.27)
• Zen Micro Media Explorer (PlaysForSure®) (version 1.00.21)
  Zen Micro Media Explorer makes managing music tracks and data files in your Zen Micro simple and easy. It also includes a Personal Information Management (PIM) editor for the Organizer data in your Zen Micro.
• Sync Manager (version 4.60.10)
  Sync Manager helps you synchronize music tracks in your Zen Micro and computer. You can also update your Zen Micro with Calendar, Tasks and Contacts information from Microsoft® Outlook® or Microsoft Outlook Express.
• Import Wizard (version 1.60.12)
  Import Wizard quickly transfers music tracks to your Zen Micro. You can transfer individual tracks or entire folders of tracks from your computer, and use the Advanced Tagging function to intelligently fill in track information.
• CD Ripping Wizard (version 1.60.09)
  CD Ripping Wizard quickly rips music tracks from your audio CDs, and transfers them to your Zen Micro.

New Features:

• Adds the PIM Editor. Use this editor on your computer to add or change the Calendar, Tasks and Contacts information directly in your Zen Micro.
• Adds support for Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition
• Adds support for the Windows XP AutoPlay function. This enables you to start using Zen Micro Media Explorer immediately when you connect your Zen Micro to the USB port.

Fixes:

• Resolves the issue where repeat events created in Microsoft Outlook do not appear in Zen Micro.

Requirements:

• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition or Windows 98 Second Edition
  
• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows XP (for Zen Micro Media Explorer (PlaysForSure) version 1.00.21)
• Creative Zen Micro connected to the computer